If you have ever wondered if the systematic and massive violation of the Presidential Records Act was the the only thing wrong with Karl Rove and 87 other White House officials using the RNC as their email provider, consider this story. This morning it is being reported that the pentagon's email system has been hacked. News.com.au reports
A HACKER penetrated an unclassified Pentagon email system, prompting authorities to take as many 1500 accounts off-line, defence officials said overnight.The Pentagon spokesman was quick to assure the public that it "aggressively monitors its networks for intrusions and has appropriate procedures to address events of this nature." I am sure the spokesman is right. Now tell me the RNC is just as aggressive in defending it's email system.
"All precautionary measures are being taken and we expect this system to be on-line again very soon," said Colonel Gary Keck, a Pentagon spokesman.
He said the penetration was detected yesterday in the unclassified email system of the office of the secretary of defence, which employs thousands of people.
Between 1000 and 1500 users of the system were taken off-line, a defence official said.
If you want additional details follow this link to an AP story and this link to RawStory.
